What the Unemployment Rate Isn't Telling Us
Saturday, Oct 18, 2025

What the Unemployment Rate Isn't Telling Us


What the Unemployment Rate Isn't Telling Us


The latest job report shows that the unemployment rate remains steady, but it’s not telling the full story. Lydia DePillis, an economy reporter for The New York Times, explains how low job growth is being offset by the Trump administration’s deportation campaign.

Video by Lydia DePillis, Christina Thornell, Laura Salaberry, Jon Hazell, Gabriel Blanco and Laura Bult #unemployment #jobsreport #economy #immigration

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